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U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 07, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies36
  • 7D1.9%
  • 3M17.6%
  • 1Y-0.4%
  • YTD1.7%

The Marine and Shipping industry is up 1.9% in the last week, with Matson up 6.8%. Despite this gain, the industry's performance has been flat over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 1.6% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 08 Dec 2025US$26.0bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.3x7.6x1.1x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025US$22.9bUS$25.4bUS$4.6b6.7x5x0.9x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025US$21.8bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b6.4x4.8x0.9x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025US$22.3bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b9.6x4.9x0.9x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025US$25.6bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b6x4.9x1x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025US$24.1bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.3x4.6x0.9x
Sat, 24 May 2025US$23.5bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b4.9x4.5x0.9x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025US$20.8bUS$25.3bUS$5.4b3.8x3.9x0.8x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025US$24.0bUS$25.4bUS$5.5b4.4x4.4x0.9x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025US$25.1bUS$24.2bUS$4.8b4.1x5.2x1x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025US$25.0bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4x5x1x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024US$26.9bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.4x5.4x1.1x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024US$29.1bUS$22.4bUS$1.5b4.3x19.1x1.3x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024US$30.0bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.6x21.9x1.4x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024US$28.5bUS$22.2bUS$1.4b7.2x20.8x1.3x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024US$28.8bUS$21.4bUS$610.4m6.3x47.2x1.3x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024US$30.2bUS$21.4bUS$604.0m8.3x50x1.4x
Sun, 26 May 2024US$30.3bUS$21.4bUS$621.8m8.4x48.7x1.4x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024US$24.5bUS$20.7bUS$304.0m7.7x80.7x1.2x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024US$23.9bUS$21.1bUS$318.8m8.5x75.1x1.1x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024US$23.9bUS$22.2bUS$954.2m6x25x1.1x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024US$22.5bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.3x21.7x1x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023US$19.3bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b4.9x18.7x0.9x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023US$18.4bUS$24.5bUS$4.7b3.6x3.9x0.7x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023US$19.9bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.3x3.8x0.8x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023US$20.0bUS$25.0bUS$5.3b2.6x3.8x0.8x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023US$20.7bUS$27.4bUS$7.0b2.7x3x0.8x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023US$19.9bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.5x2.7x0.7x
Mon, 29 May 2023US$18.9bUS$27.9bUS$7.4b2.5x2.5x0.7x
Wed, 26 Apr 2023US$19.9bUS$31.0bUS$10.1b2.4x2x0.6x
Fri, 24 Mar 2023US$20.5bUS$31.3bUS$10.2b2.3x2x0.7x
Sun, 19 Feb 2023US$22.0bUS$33.1bUS$11.9b2.6x1.8x0.7x
Tue, 17 Jan 2023US$20.0bUS$33.2bUS$12.3b2.2x1.6x0.6x
Thu, 15 Dec 2022US$19.7bUS$33.2bUS$12.3b2.2x1.6x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

1.6x


Total Market Cap: US$19.7bTotal Earnings: US$12.3bTotal Revenue: US$33.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 15.5x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Shipping industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 7.6x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 15.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.96x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Shipping industry have declined 35% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 10.0% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Industrials industry?

US Market0.50%
Industrials0.45%
Marine and Shipping1.93%
Marine1.93%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
MATX MatsonUS$116.396.8%
+US$231.0m		-23.0%PE8.4x
CMRE CostamareUS$16.135.6%
+US$103.6m		22.1%PE6.5x
SBLK Star Bulk CarriersUS$20.452.8%
+US$62.6m		28.0%PE37.9x
GSL Global Ship LeaseUS$36.183.0%
+US$38.3m		64.4%PE3.3x
TORO ToroUS$5.8045.4%
+US$36.3m		148.9%PS5.8x

Latest News

GNK
US$19.32
Genco Shipping & Trading
7D
2.1%
1Y
28.5%

GNK: Cash Takeover Bid Will Highlight Dry Bulk Upside Potential

Narrative Update on Genco Shipping & Trading The analyst price target for Genco Shipping & Trading has been raised from approximately $21.42 to $23.30 per share. Analysts cite a supportive cash takeover proposal, expectations for a tighter dry bulk market, and improving growth and margin assumptions that justify a higher fair value multiple.
SBLK
US$20.45
Star Bulk Carriers
7D
2.8%
1Y
28.0%

SBLK: Dividend And Buybacks Will Support Higher Future Earnings Power

Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on Star Bulk Carriers to align more closely with a fair value of $22.78, reflecting slightly improved expectations for long term profitability and valuation multiples. What's in the News Completed share buyback tranche, repurchasing 462,476 shares, or roughly 0.4% of outstanding equity, for a total consideration of $8.6 million (Key Developments) Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share, payable on or about December 18, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 5, 2025 (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate remained unchanged at $22.78 per share, indicating no revision to the intrinsic value assessment.
TORO
US$5.80
Toro
7D
45.4%
1Y
148.9%
ESEA
US$61.78
Euroseas
7D
2.5%
1Y
58.0%
SHIP
US$10.52
Seanergy Maritime Holdings
7D
-0.5%
1Y
42.5%
GSL
US$36.18
Global Ship Lease
7D
3.0%
1Y
64.4%

Strategic Initiatives Driving Future Growth for Global Ship Lease (GSL)

Global Ship Lease is executing a disciplined, multi-layered strategy centered on maximizing long-term earnings visibility, strengthening balance sheet flexibility, and positioning the fleet to capture structurally elevated charter rates. The following strategic initiatives underpin GSL’s forward growth trajectory: 1.
ZIM
US$20.03
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-4.4%

ZIM: Management Buyout Uncertainty And Industry Volatility Will Pressure Shares

Analysts have revised their price target for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services slightly downward from $13.26 to $12.92. This adjustment is based on updated expectations for revenue decline and modest changes to discount rates and profitability forecasts.
MATX
US$116.39
Matson
7D
6.8%
1Y
-23.0%

MATX: Share Buyback Momentum And Whale Detection Will Support Future Gains

Analysts have maintained Matson's price target at $144.00. They cite a stable outlook, driven by modest improvements in profit margin and a slight decrease in the company's expected future price-to-earnings ratio.
DSX
US$1.93
Diana Shipping
7D
-2.0%
1Y
3.8%
CMRE
US$16.13
Costamare
7D
5.6%
1Y
22.1%

CMRE: Elevated Debt Burden Will Suppress Earnings Despite Recent Revenue Beat

Analysts have increased their price target for Costamare from $11.15 to $12.25 per share, citing stronger-than-expected quarterly results and improved revenue performance. They continue to note concerns regarding the company's higher debt levels and weaker free cash flow relative to peers.
KEX
US$112.92
Kirby
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-5.1%

KEX: Data Center Demand And Shipping Risks Will Shape Momentum Ahead

Kirby's analyst price target has increased to $128, up from the previous $110. Analysts cite stronger risk/reward dynamics and anticipated backlog growth driven by accelerating data center and artificial intelligence adoption.
PXS
US$2.90
Pyxis Tankers
7D
-4.9%
1Y
-19.4%

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Nov 25
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NCT
US$0.54
Intercont (Cayman)
7D
-30.1%
1Y
n/a

Little Excitement Around Intercont (Cayman) Limited's (NASDAQ:NCT) Earnings As Shares Take 28% Pounding

Nov 21
Little Excitement Around Intercont (Cayman) Limited's (NASDAQ:NCT) Earnings As Shares Take 28% Pounding
LSH
US$0.80
Lakeside Holding
7D
-7.8%
1Y
-68.4%
CCEC
US$20.75
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
7D
0.9%
1Y
14.1%
HTCO
US$11.94
High-Trend International Group
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-73.9%